Dublin/videoconference, 27–28 May 2025 — The ECAC Network of Communication Specialists (NETCOM) held two consecutive events on 27-28 May in Dublin and online, both kindly hosted by the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA).
On the first day, participants took part in an ECAC workshop on crisis communication, facilitated by the IAA and a brand communications agency. The workshop offered participants a hands-on experience including high-level presentations and interactive exercises centred around managing a hypothetical crisis scenario and developing an effective communication strategy.
The following day, NETCOM held its eighth meeting (NETCOM/8), which focused on the implementation of its 2025 work programme. The agenda included a range of insightful national presentations. Estonia presented its first drone awareness campaign, Portugal highlighted strategies to attract and retain aviation talent, and Finland presented measures addressing the challenge of unruly passenger behaviour.
The meeting also featured valuable insights from EASA on safety promotion, and from Dublin Airport (DAA), which shared its perspective on the communication challenges faced by media professionals working in a highly regulated environment.
Both the workshop and the NETCOM/8 meeting fostered an open and engaging atmosphere that encouraged dialogue, learning and stronger collaboration among communication specialists.